Porsche 911 Carrera S: Video comparison against Nissan GT-R

With this in mind, “Head 2 Head” assistant road test editor Carlos Lago teamed up with Motor Trend testing director Kim Reynolds to take a slightly different approach by comparing the models on a figure eight run and taking an in-depth look at the technologies featured on the two cars.

The vehicles in question are a 2013 Nissan GT-R, which as you probably know, makes 545-horses from its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 and the Porsche 911 Carrera S that drags around a flat-six with 400 ponies. In the U.S., the GT-R starts at $96,820 and the 911 Carrera S from $96,400, with both prices excluding destination and handling fees.